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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,140

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $41,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,236

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $38,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSanta FeCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,220 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $26,495 $66,309 $88,257
Floor mats 120    
Navigation system 1,750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Floor mats 96    
Navigation system 1,628    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 2,195 840 0
Options (change) 2,016 781 0
Destination 725 875 875
Total Price $31,140 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $29,236 $67,965 $89,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,186
Model Year200820122012
ModelSanta FeCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,140$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,955-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$67,060$88,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$29,236$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-5,543-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,236$62,422$82,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,400

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820122012
ModelSanta FeCLSCLS
TrimLimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,840$8,795$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,955$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,543-6,310

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelSanta FeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length184.1 in194.5 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height67.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.3 ft3

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